Courier Mail | Top cop pleased by rising crime stat Courier Mail QUEENSLAND'S crime rate continues to worsen after police reported a 6 per cent rise this year. The Sunshine State had an extra 30,000 offences recorded during the 2015-16 period compared to the previous year, as outlined in the Queensland Police ... Crime rate up on back of increase in drug use, domestic violence reporting Rise in domestic violence reports 'good news': police Qld ice usage and DV cases increase |